Eden Ave, Corryville

Like the rest of Corryville, Eden Ave. is destined to become a student/medical professionals neighborhood. As it stands now, the blocks of Eden Ave. which begin at William Howard Taft Rd. and run north have both single and multi-family dwellings. Many of these buildings have been refurbished in recent years. They used to house mostly African American families, but the street is rapidly becoming an area populated by U.C. students and medical personnel exclusively. From the outside looking in, it's hard to tell if they've completed that transition.

As you travel Eden Ave. to MLK Dr. and beyond, it's easier to tell what's what. The street is lined with condos and apartment complexes. The huge Stetson Square complex on Eden Ave. at MLK Dr., for example, offers apartment rentals starting at $1,200. for one bedroom with 3 bedroom units beginning at $2,400.

Eden Ave. on the northern side of MLK Dr. is the edge of a hospital district which includes University, Children's and several other Hospitals to the east and beyond. To the west, at the corner of MLK and Eden is the uniquely asymmetrical Vontz Center for Molecular Studies, a building designed by renowned architect, Frank Gehry. Beyond that the Hamilton County Coroner's office and several medical/research buildings are on Eden Ave. Children's Hospital is straight ahead.

Residents and employees in the area have several dining options, mostly fast food on MLK and Burnet Ave. For dining that's a bit different, there are Mecklenburg Gardens for German food and Highland Coffee House, both on University Ave. The Short Vine shopping/dining district is moments away. The Heights is five minutes away for more of the same.

There are still a few services catering to the families that are rapidly disappearing from the Corryville area. The Cincinnati Recreation Commission's Corryville facility is located on Eden Ave. They offer a fitness center, game room, after school day care and more. Cincinnati public schools Hughes Stem High School: http://hughesstem.cps-k12.org/ and William Howard Taft STEM school pre-6: http://taftelementary.cps-k12.org/ are nearby. Corryville Catholic Elementary School is on Calhoun Ave.: http://corryvillecatholic.org/ .

Burnett Woods and the Cincinnati Zoo are minutes away.